Austin’s light rail has been a popular mode of transportation for much of the northern parts of the city, although its limited range has not been accessible for the majority of the city’s population. This can all change with the new referendum that is being included on the November ballot. A new poll has been presented that shows that a possible expansion of the current rail system is vastly popular.

The new light rail route will run up and down central Austin along Guadalupe and North Lamar. This line will be especially useful for the tens of thousands of students at the University of Texas. The planned route will pass right by the university and transport passengers to the less expensive parts of the northern suburbs where the many students live. The new line will also benefit many business along Lamar and Guadalupe’s “The Drag” area.

All in all, the rail will reach up to 5.3 miles through central Austin. This new route will be part of an eventual city-wide transportation network that will help to cut down transportation in the downtown areas. Many Austin residents are well aware of this congestion problem, especially on the weekends when finding parking is near-impossible without having to pay high prices. The new transportation line will not only be economical in the long run, but also environmentally friendly.

There has been a lot of talk about two of the major political party conventions this year. First, we had the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Donald Trump, the now official nominee of the party, is so disliked that his party became even more split after the RNC and was home to protests. A short while later, we had the Democratic National Convention in Philly. Again, by nominating Hillary Clinton, the party continued to widen the divide that has been in the party for a long time, and again, more protests broke out through the entire week.

Thanks to the mess that has been our Primary Season, most Americans are searching for someplace new to go for trustworthy candidates. Dr. Jill Stein and the Green Party has been receiving a great deal of attention recently thanks to actions such as #DemExit and other political movements. Many American have never even heard of Dr. Stein and the Green Party and the upcoming Green Party Convention in Houston is a great way for people to come out and meet Dr. Stein and her running mate Ajamu Baraka, a human rights activist.

With Dr. Stein’s main supporters being younger voters, the internet is likely to light up with live streams, videos, and updates. If you’re in the Houston area, everyone is welcome to come out and join in the democratic process. Entry is free to be as inclusive as possible.

Miami residents are on the alert after Florida state authorities revealed a total of 14 cases of Zika, the mosquito-borne virus that is linked to microcephaly and other serious birth defects. Pregnant women, in particular, are taking extra precautions this week, wearing long-sleeved shirts, staying indoors as much as possible and, perhaps most importantly, trying to stay calm.

Florida authorities announced suspected cases of Zika two weeks ago and confirmed them just a week ago. Since then, authorities have pinpointed one square mile of Miami called Wynwood where the outbreak is concentrated. Pregnant women have been warned to stay away from the area, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an unprecedented travel warning, saying that women who have been to Miami recently should not try to get pregnant for two months.

In addition, police are going door-to-door in that neighborhood, trying to warn residents of the dangers of Zika and handing out bug spray to homeless people and other pedestrians. And the governor of Florida, Rick Scott, asked the federal government for help to prevent a bigger epidemic.

Worldwide, Zika has been linked to more than 1,700 cases of microencephaly, a serious birth defect that results in brain malformation. The virus is transmitted via the bite of an infected mosquito, from a pregnant mother to her unborn fetus, through sexual intercourse or blood transfusion.

The water crisis in the city of Flint, Michigan has been in news headlines for months, but now the city faces another potential crisis. The city is currently without trash and waste removal.

The city of Flint failed to renew the contract with its previous waste removal service provider, Republic Service, leaving garbage to accumulate at the curbside. Mayor Karen Weaver issued a statement regarding the matter.

“Right now, we ask that residents forgo placing their garbage at the curbside,” Weaver said. “There will be no trash removal effective until further notice, beginning Monday, August 1.”

The latest contract was not renewed, as per Mayor Weaver. The reason behind the move has not been made public.

The city of Flint has been plagued with extreme problems in regards to city utilities and services. The now notorious Flint water crisis first became public in 2014 when the city switched its main water supplier. Officials were told that to maintain the water supply from Lake Huron the water would require minor treatment. The Flint River was known to be corrosive, as early as 2010. The water utility layout of Flint features home and businesses that use lead pipes. The water corroded the lead pipes and contaminated the water supply. The lead levels in tested water samples exceeded the acceptable standards imposed by the EPA.

City officials hope to have waste removal service reinstated before Monday, August 8.

The city of Flint, amidst a water crisis, is now faced with a different issue. It has become unclear whether or no the city will continue to provide trash removal service for residents. The alarming news came July 29 when Mayor Karen Weaver rejected a contract proposal with Republic Services, the city’s waste removal service.

Residents were notified that trash removal service would stop on August 1 and were asked not to place waste at the curbside for pick up until further notice. An announcement was made late in the evening on August 1 that a temporary resolution has been reached and that Republic Services will continue to provide trash removal through August 12. The temporary extention will allow for Mayor Weaver and the Flint City Council time to decide whether or not they will accept the previous proposal or draft a new one.

One councilman, Scott Kinkaid, filed a suit against Mayor Weaver as she chose to ignore the solid waste removal resolution brought forth by the city council.

“Living here in Flint has been like living in a third world country,” said one resident. “First we have water unsafe to do anything with and now we have to live in mounds of trash.”

“it’s a shame the city does this to us,” said another.

A third resident expressed his desire to forget Michigan all together and relocate to the south.

The Flint City Council rejected an earlier bid presented by Rizzo Environmental Services. The council questioned the company’s reliability and responsibility due to the incredibly low priced bid.

Flint trash removal service will resume Tuesday, August 2 and will run one day behind schedule.

Malini Saba has been receiving many requests for ways to connect and has decided to create profiles on multiple social media outlets. The links are included below if you’d like to connect with her professionally or socially.

I believe that women nowadays have worked hard by themselves to build and establish their names in the business world. They have done this by founding companies that have helped build the economy as well as being astute investors in the financial industry. One of the top women who has established her name is Malini Saba. Her hard work, tenacity and determination have helped her become one of the top investors and philanthropists of the South Asian origin. Her expertise in business stretches across the United States of America, China and India and in Australia. Her diverse interests in business include technology companies, real estate sector and an investor in the oil and gas industry in China. Saba founded Saban Company which has helped her secure a stake in these areas across the world.

Her efforts to give back to the society have not gone unnoticed owing to the numerous philanthropic activities she has been involved in the community. Almost two decades ago, she started Stree: Global Investments in Women which is a nonprofit charitable organization. Primarily, the organization has helped women with low income as well as children live a dignified life and assist them in contributing to the society by identifying their roles. The group has made it easier for women to get access to better quality healthcare services, legal empowerment and provision of grassroots movements to connect with public policy in India, Eastern Europe, Africa and in Central America.

One of the great activities that Malini has done was back in 2005 when she made a donation of one million dollars towards the construction of a Heart Research Center to help South Asians at Camino Hospital, Mountain View, CA. A year before, she visited areas that had been hit by the tsunami in India and in Sri Lanka where she pledged ten million dollars that would be used in helping the people rebuild their lives.

Hotel guests have become accustomed to facilities that were once deemed to be luxurious. These include complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi and first-rate bed linens. There are fears that the hospitality sector might soon reach a customer satisfaction peak. This is according to J.D Power’s 2016 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. Every year, the study measures the general satisfaction level of hotel guests.

Seven key indicators are used to determine the satisfaction rate. These are hotel facilities, cost & fees, food & beverage, check-in and check-out, guest room and reservation. The level of satisfaction is calculated based on a thousand-point gauge. Despite the fact that satisfaction has been improving, the percentage of improvement has drastically fallen. In 2016 for instance, the percentage stands at one percent. Customer response has been overwhelming, a situation that has made hitherto luxurious facilities to become standard.

Rick Garlick who is an expert in hospitality issues, argues that hotel guests are no longer seeing any added value in the amenities that most hotels currently offer. The only solution to this stalemate is differentiating brands through the development of a strong hotel service culture. This will make guests to feel special once more. Middle-level hotels ought to learn from luxury hotels, which continue to post high satisfaction indices. These hotels have continued to provide clients with additional value.

Mr. Baltes is the founder and proprietor of Baltes Commercial Realty Ltd. This real estate firm was started in 1977 to market residential, industrial and commercial properties in the Mid-West. The Ohio based company has sold property worth 4 billion dollars, making it one of the most successful real estate companies in the US. Terry is a respected personality in the real estate market. He mainly serves clients in Ohio, Kansas and Indiana.

Under Terry’s leadership, the firm recently made inroads into Louisiana and West Virginia. The aggressive and ambitious expansion plan that it has adopted is a manifestation of Mr. Baltes’s proactive approach to business. Terry attended the Ohio State University, where he graduated with a degree in finance, marketing and real estate. He acknowledges that Baltes Commercial Realty Ltd has been successful because of his ability to take challenges head-on.

Plastic or Cosmetic surgery is a life saver for many individuals. Imagine how a person may feel if they can have an injury repaired? Imagine how someone will feel if they have scars that a cosmetic surgeon can repair. Scars on the face can be repaired by a plastic surgeon. Larger breasts are an option if you know a cosmetic surgeon. Tummy tucks may change a young girl’s life and a cosmetic surgeon can do the job. Each time a surgeon helps another person by changing their lives is a great day.

Jennifer Walden is one of the best surgeons in America according to Harper’s Bazaar. She moved to her home state and town to be close to her family. She gave up the big city life in New York to help people in her own hometown. Jennifer Walden has returned to the life she left eight years ago. She is happy now in her hometown. She is raising her sons the way she was raised. Jennifer Walden, the daughter of a successful dentist and surgical nurse, is now one of the hometown success stories returning home.

Jennifer Walden speaks out about females, their private concerns, and rejuvenation. A woman begins by asking how a man thinks a woman feels when he tells her she is too stretched to have sex? Does the man ever think about the woman that pushed a ten-pound bundle of joy out of the sexual canal? Does he understand that women give up a lot when they have a baby? Women make choices and having a baby is a choice. A woman that has a baby naturally will have stretching. Getting private areas to shrink back is usually only a choice through surgery. Jennifer helps people to understand how the surgery works and what this means to a woman. When a woman gets back the joy of sex, she gets back something very personal to her that she thought was lost forever.

ABC television station is hosting Jennifer occasionally. She comes on television to speak about women’s issues. She is doing a great job of helping women feel better about themselves. She also helps men understand what it is to be a woman and how they can help a woman feel better about themselves just by understanding.

In a recent article posted to Latin Lawyers website Lantinglayers.com, Ricardo Tosto de Oliveira Carvalho was describes as being “one of the most prominent leaders and strategists in Brazilian legal practice“, which is quite a lard statement. However, despite the recognition his career receives today, the truth is he started from the ground up. From his humble beginnings in a small law firm, he went on to become one of the most practiced or experienced corporate litigation lawyer located in Latin America.

His career has received a lot of coverage and attention due to him representing big players against other well known attorneys in big cases. Not only did he work many of these high-profile cases, but he won them. Further adding to his level of recognition, has designed and implemented numerous legal tools that are now commonly used or practiced widely across the Brazilian legal community.

Aside from just being a litigator or pioneer, Ricardo Tosto de Oliveira Carvalho has served in many roles within the legal and corporate communities. Some of these rolls have included (but are not limited to) are: Enrolled with the Brazilian Bar Association (“OAB”) under Ns. 103.650, 2.372-A e 2.100-A, States of SP, RJ, and DF, respectively; the President of the Judiciary Reform Committee of the OAB, State of SP; Member of IBA (International Bar Association); a Member of the Directive Council of the Center of Studies of Law Firms and Partnerships (CESA); the former Assistant of the Legal and Human Resources Department of Grupo Rede, the former Director of Rede Private Pension Plan Foundation; former Administrative and Legal Superintendent of Grupo Alusa.

Of course Latin America offers a great bar association with many names of lawyers that have held a successful career or hold the potential one. However, to look over the very long, and notable accomplishments of Ricardo, it is safe to say that he is one of the most accredited and experienced Latin American lawyers on this century. It will be interesting to see what he does in the years to come with his extensive knowledge and expertise.

Stephen Murray CCMP Capital is one of the top investors in the private equity industry. He is CCMP Capital’s former chief executive officer. He has also worked as the president of the leading private equity investment firm.

Stephen Murray’s has been the most terrific investor as well as deal maker the company has ever seen. He completed his undergraduate studies in 1984 when he graduated from Boston College. Stephen Murray majored in economics for his undergraduate studies. Following his initial degree, Stephen Murray went to Columbia Business School from where he obtained his business administration masters degree. Learn more about Stephen Murray CCMP Capital: http://xrepublic.net/2014/09/11/stephen-murray-the-great-investor-and-deal-maker-for-ccmp-capital/
Starting in 1984, Stephen Murray has spent most of his professional life as a private equity expert. It all began when he joined Manufacturers Hanover Corporation. Stephen Murray became part of its training program for credit analysts. Subsequently, Stephen Murray joined MH Equity Corporation in 1989.

That is after it merged its leveraged finance unit with the private equity group of Manufacturers Hanover. In 1991, Chemical Bank acquired Manufacturers Hanover resulting in a merger between MH Equity Corporation and Chemical Venture Partners. In 1996, Chase Capital Partners was created when Chase Bank combined with Chase Corporation.

Stephen Murray was appointed as the leader of JP Morgan Partners’ buyout business. He co-established CCMP Capital, a JPMorgan Chase spinout in 2006. It had the buyout alongside the growth equity team of JP Morgan Chase’s private equity group. A year after co-founding CCMP, Stephen Murray was named chief executive officer of the company. He has served as the head of the firm for many years.

His leadership has been critical in guiding the firm to new heights. In 2007, CCMP was ranked 17 among the leading equity firms in the world. CCMP Capital has also invested over $12 billion since it was created.

That is in growth capital as well as leveraged buyout. His other achievements include building successful portfolios in regard to equity investments and handling them excellently.

Stephen Murray also actively served in the boards of leading companies like The Vitamin Shoppe, Pinnacle Foods, Aramark, and Warner Chilcott. He also served in the boards of Legacy Hospital Partners and Generac Power Systems. Additionally, Stephen Murray has been a major contributor when it comes to philanthropy.

He supported organizations like Columbia Business School, the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Stamford Museum, and the Make A Wish Foundation of Metro New York. Stephen Murray served Boston College as the vice chairman of its board of trustees. Additionally, he has been a member of the Make a Wish Foundation’s chairman’s council.